Funny, thoughtful San Antonio moments that have gone viral

By Rebecca Salinas

on August 22, 2016 12:27 PM

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The movers who ain't got time for U-Haul: Thousands of Facebook users liked a puro San Antonio photo showing two unidentified men using their bodies as human restraints to keep mattresses from falling out of a trailer while traveling on Interstate 10. Serrah Hernandez and her friend, Roxanne Garza, captured the moment and estimated the vehicle was traveling at about 65 mph on the highway.

The movers who ain't got time for U-Haul: Thousands of Facebook users liked a puro San Antonio photo showing two unidentified men using their bodies as human restraints to keep mattresses from falling out of a ... more

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The viral Facebook photo that pulled heartstrings: Todd Arredondo began a campaign, "Pools for Kids," after he saw a Facebook photo of children playing in a makeshift pool outside a West Side public housing apartment complex. "They (commenters) were poking and making fun of the family," Arredondo told mySA.com, adding that he started the campaign to supply families with pools.

The viral Facebook photo that pulled heartstrings: Todd Arredondo began a campaign, "Pools for Kids," after he saw a Facebook photo of children playing in a makeshift pool outside a West Side public housing ... more

The most San Antonio thing you'll see today: Elizabeth Castillo shared this photo with mySA.com of a Cinderella carriage-driving coachman and his noble steed waiting in line at a downtown-area Bill Miller's Bar-B-Q as patrons in a Scion xB took their order ahead.

The most San Antonio thing you'll see today: Elizabeth Castillo shared this photo with mySA.com of a Cinderella carriage-driving coachman and his noble steed waiting in line at a downtown-area Bill Miller's ... more

Photo: Elizabeth Castillo

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The face plant heard around the world: Rogelio Contreras was like any other Spurs super fan celebrating the team's fifth NBA Championship in June 2014, cheering in the back of a pickup in downtown San Antonio. All of a sudden, WHACK -- Contreras falls over the tailgate and face plants.

The face plant heard around the world: Rogelio Contreras was like any other Spurs super fan celebrating the team's fifth NBA Championship in June 2014, cheering in the back of a pickup in downtown San Antonio. ... more

Photo: Courtesy, Roberto Saldana

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The awkward (like really awkward) “kiss me” clip at the AT&T Center: A “kiss me” camera from a Spurs game captured a bashful couple giggling away the crowd’s attempts to get them to pucker up. In December 2015, footage from the candid smooch cam was posted on Spurs’ social media sites.

The awkward (like really awkward) “kiss me” clip at the AT&T Center: A “kiss me” camera from a Spurs game captured a bashful couple giggling away the crowd’s attempts to get them to pucker up. In ... more

The "unbelievable" accident out of Seguin: Officers called an accident involving an 18-wheeler and a Ford Focus "unbelievable" after a piece of tread plate from an 18-wheeler went through the windshield of the Focus Wednesday, stopping short hitting passengers in the vehicle. The plate "managed to break off and go airborne," police said.

The "unbelievable" accident out of Seguin: Officers called an accident involving an 18-wheeler and a Ford Focus "unbelievable" after a piece of tread plate from an 18-wheeler went through the windshield of the ... more

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The driver who has too much truck to handle: At trip to North Star Mall, Zulema Garcia and her friends found a Chevy Silverado parked so close to their vehicle, it’s a mystery how the driver was able to get out of the truck. The anonymous driver left a note, explaining "it’s a rental & I clearly bit off more than I can chew."

The driver who has too much truck to handle: At trip to North Star Mall, Zulema Garcia and her friends found a Chevy Silverado parked so close to their vehicle, it’s a mystery how the driver was able to get ... more

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The "asshole parking" at Canyon Lake High School: This photo went viral on Reddit after someone posted it May 26, 2016. It sheds light and humor on an ever-present problem at parking lots across the country, especially in Texas: 'jerks' who don’t know how to park in one spot.

The "asshole parking" at Canyon Lake High School: This photo went viral on Reddit after someone posted it May 26, 2016. It sheds light and humor on an ever-present problem at parking lots across the country, ... more

The Miss Texas who celebrated a win in true Lone Star State fashion: Miss Texas United States Alayah Benavidez, a 20-year-old San Antonio resident, took the title on May 29, 2016, and celebrated by throwing down at the Whataburger on 5900 U.S. 281 Access Road in her tiara and sash.

The Miss Texas who celebrated a win in true Lone Star State fashion: Miss Texas United States Alayah Benavidez, a 20-year-old San Antonio resident, took the title on May 29, 2016, and celebrated by throwing ... more

The S.A. dad who has aced parenting: What's a dad to do when he finds a bottle of whiskey in his teenage daughter's room? Make a video. Twitter user @glovelacee's father found an empty bottle of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky in the teenager's sock drawer, and made a now-viral video telling his daughter he would like to talk about "this."

The S.A. dad who has aced parenting: What's a dad to do when he finds a bottle of whiskey in his teenage daughter's room? Make a video. Twitter user @glovelacee's father found an empty bottle of Fireball ... more

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The small-town deputy that couldn't stop the beat: In October 2015, while Atascosa Deputy Sheriff A.J. Mendez was on duty to escort the Poteet High School Band during a football game, he picked up a pair of drumsticks and fell in line with the group of musicians as cameras were rolling.

The small-town deputy that couldn't stop the beat: In October 2015, while Atascosa Deputy Sheriff A.J. Mendez was on duty to escort the Poteet High School Band during a football game, he picked up a pair of ... more

The front flip that took Twitter by storm: A video of Steele High School student Brenden Brady Brady front flipping into a sand pit at the school's practice field has now been shared over 3,000 times on Twitter (which is a lot of times). The video was posted in March.

The front flip that took Twitter by storm: A video of Steele High School student Brenden Brady Brady front flipping into a sand pit at the school's practice field has now been shared over 3,000 times on Twitter ... more

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The football moms who slayed the dance floor for their boys: Steele High School moms proved their dance moves are up to par with those of their teenage kids at a surprise playoff pep rally performance in November 2016. Twelve moms formed a dance squad to support their sons before their first playoff matchup, and performed moves like the “Nae Nae” and “Quan."

The football moms who slayed the dance floor for their boys: Steele High School moms proved their dance moves are up to par with those of their teenage kids at a surprise playoff pep rally performance in ... more

Photo: Provided By Melissa Fields, Kelley Lyons Spencer

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The honor student who used Whataburger as backdrop for graduation photos: Mario Ramirez Bortolini, a former James Madison High School student, commemorated his high school career at the place where most of his teen years were spent eating — Whataburger.

The honor student who used Whataburger as backdrop for graduation photos: Mario Ramirez Bortolini, a former James Madison High School student, commemorated his high school career at the place where most of his ... more

Photo: Provided By Mario Bortolini

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